AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
6,898 km
4,286 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,898 km
4,286 mi / 3,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL PLW
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code AKL PLW
ICAO Code NZAA WAML
City Auckland Palu-Celebes Island
Country New Zealand Indonesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Makassar
Elevation 23 ft 284 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Auckland (AKL) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 6,898 kilometers (4,286 miles / 3,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Auckland, it's 00:08 in Palu-Celebes Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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